Nicholas Lyndhurst: Last News

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis' nephew, Simon, has died, his family has confirmed. And they've been left heartbroken after Simon's watch was cruelly stolen from his body. John Challis played Boycie in the popular TV comedy, and his wife took to Twitter to share the news, saying: "Simon’s personal belongings were returned to us today from Germany, at last.

Frasier reboot “may even be funnier” than the original.Back in 2021, Grammer confirmed that the American sitcom was being revived on Paramount+, in which he is returning in the title role of psychiatrist Frasier Crane.The show originally ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004 after being created as a spin-off for hit ’80s series Cheers.The reboot, however, will not feature David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier’s brother Niles, or the late John Mahoney, who played his father Martin. New castings include Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Jack Cutmore-Scott, who will play Frasier’s adult son, Frederick.Speaking about what to expect from the reboot in a new interview with The Independent, Grammer suggested that the brand new dynamics could result in a show that “may even be funnier” than the original.“An entire [US] audience is gonna suddenly know who this guy is, who hasn’t known before,” Grammer said of Lyndhurst, who he described as “arguably one of the great actors of the UK” and a “great friend” of his.“So there’s a lot of positive energy around the casting of it.”Speaking about Cutmore-Scott, Grammar recalled: “At first, you cast these people, you’ve never seen them before.

Frasier star Kelsey Grammer says he “warned” Hollywood about the “extraordinary” Nicholas Lyndhurst prior to casting him in the reboot.READ MORE: The best new and returning TV shows to watch in 2023Grammer recently cast the Only Fools And Horses star in the return of the hit American sitcom, saying Lyndhurst is a “magnificent” talent. “He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever worked with,” Grammer told the BBC following the news of the surprise casting.Now, in a new interview with Sunday Times Culture, Grammer said he “warned” Hollywood about how good an actor Lyndhurst was ahead of production on the series.“Nicholas Lyndhurst is co-lead in [the reboot],” he said.

Kelsey Grammar won’t have David Hyde Pierce at his side when he returns in the Frasier reboot later this year.

Another familiar face is returning to TV.

Roz is back!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Peri Gilpin is the latest original “Frasier” cast member to join the series’ revival at Paramount+. Gilpin will guest star in an episode of the series, reprising the role of Roz, whom she played throughout the original show’s 11-season run on NBC. As previously announced, Kelsey Grammer will reprise the role of Frasier Crane, with Jack Cutmore-Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Toks Olagundoye, Jess Salgueiro, and Anders Keith also starring. Bebe Neuwirth will guest star in one episode as Dr. Lilith Sternin. The revival series will take place in Boston, which was the setting for “Cheers.” The official logline states, “Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Frasier has re-entered the building!”

Patrick Murray's cancer has returned and spread. The 66-year-old actor - who is known for starring as Mickey Pearce on 'Only Fools and Horses' alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst - was diagnosed with lung cancer in the summer of 2021 and underwent an operation ithe following October to remove the tumour before enduring rounds of chemotherapy to in a bid to stop the cancer from coming back. However, the sitcom star took to social media on Monday (24.

READ MORE: Only Fools and Horses: David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst's on set prank that nearly caused a cleaner to 'die of fright'Just a few weeks ago the star shared a picture with some old castmates and looked in high spirits. But in a message for friends and fans this morning, Patrick revealed that tragically the cancer has returned and spread. He wrote: "I have been trying to avoid this tweet for a while, but I owe it to my friends to keep you updated.

With its famous one-liners and scenes that fans can quote by heart, it’s no wonder Only Fools and Horses is one of Britain’s favourite sitcoms. Beginning in 1981 on the BBC, the cast has since gone on to star in more dramas and series and have become well-known faces on our screens.The beloved show starred the beloved David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard, Buster, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and many more. Here's what happened to the main cast and where they are now… Sir David Jason Derek “Del Boy” Trotter was played by actor David Jason, 83, from 1981 right through to 2014 in the comeback series.

Sir David Jason has shared his joy after discovering he has a 52-year-old daughter and ten-year-old grandson that he never knew about. The Only Fools and Horses icon has welcomed daughter Abi Harris and grandson Charlie into his family with open arms. Sir David, 83, had a short relationship with Abi’s mum decades ago and Abi was born in 1970.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The upcoming “Frasier” revival at Paramount+ is bringing back Bebe Neuwirth as Dr. Lilith Sternin in a guest star role. Neuwirth will reunite with her onscreen husband Kelsey Grammer, who is leading the revival once again as Dr. Frasier Crane. The two originated the characters on the hit sitcom “Cheers,” with Neuwirth first appearing on the series in 1986. As previously announced, the revival series will take place in “Boston,” which was the setting for “Cheers.” According to the official description of the episode in which Neuwirth will appear, “When they reunite at Freddy’s birthday party, Lilith, in classic form, is far from pleased about having to share Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott) now that Frasier is back living in Boston. What begins as a fun party with friends and family, inevitably becomes a Lilith-and-Frasier showdown for the ages!”

Frasier Crane is going back to where everyone knows your name.

For those who have wondered what the son belonging to Daphne (played by Janes Leeves) and Niles (played by David Hyde Pierce) of the hit TV show Frasier would look like, the wait is over.On Wednesday Deadline shared that an actor has been cast as the offspring of the lovebirds for a sequel to the beloved show which aired from 1993 until 2004.The lucky guy is Anders Keith who is set to play awkward college student David Crane.  The kid is cast! For those who have wondered what the child belonging to Daphne (played by Janes Leeves) and Niles (played by David Hyde Pierce) of the hit TV show Frasier would look like, the wait is over. Seen in 2004 The boy: On Wednesday it was announced Anders Keith has been cast as the offspring of the lovebirds for a sequel to the beloved show which aired from 1993 until 2004This will be Keith’s first screen job as he is fresh out of Julliard having graduated in May 2022.Also on Wednesday it was shared that Jess Salgueiro was cast as Eve who is friends with Frasier's son.

ITV News: "Well I'm actually married to a young woman called Kayte Walsh, now Kayte Grammer of course, and she is the daughter of Alan Walsh, a fairly well-known soccer player."We spent a lot of time in Portishead because that's where they live."He was then asked about the decision behind the big move, with the Hollywood actor admitting it was because of his wife.Kelsey continued: "Well honestly it's because it's close to the family."We found this lovely little spot driving home last August and we just thought 'This could work, this is nice!'"We like the area a lot, it's a beautiful, beautiful view and a nice little walk down to the beach and I'm looking forward to doing a little writing there."Kayte is the daughter of former Bristol City footballer Alan Walsh and Kelsey has been spotted watching a few matches in the local town over the years.In 2014, Bristol Rovers had a touch of Hollywood in its crowd as Frasier star Kelsey gave his support during their 2-1 defeat to Rochdale.This comes as Frasier was confirmed for a reboot with rehearsals starting in "a couple of weeks", with the show possibly airing as early as July.Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has been cast in the reboot after Kelsey branded him as "one of the funniest people I've ever worked with".Kelsey explained that he met the "magnificent" Lyndhurst when they appeared together in Man Of La Mancha at the London Coliseum in 2019.He said of their time working together: "I fell in love."I adore him and he's one of the funniest people I've ever worked with, and I accuse him of being a bit of a sandbagger because you don't see him coming and all of a sudden he's getting all the laughs."The new Frasier will be Lyndhurst's first screen role since his

They may have been one of the most iconic duos from the telly - but fans will be gutted to learn that Only Fools and Horses stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst no longer speak.

cancer’ on Saturday May 28.Her agent Scott Marshall Partners later shared the news, writing in a statement on social media: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.’Brake had performed in many popular programmes over her 60-year career, including in recurring roles on soaps Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders.However, she was perhaps best known for playing Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s character Norman Stanley Fletcher in hit sitcom Porridge.She later reprised the role in Going Straight, alongside cast members Richard Beckinsale and Nicholas Lyndhurst.Over the years, Brake worked with world-renowned comedians Barker and Ronnie Corbett, known as The Two Ronnies, along with duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.In the late 1970s she was also seen every Saturday night as Eth in The Glums.Throughout her career other TV roles numbered Midsomer Murders, as well as the BBC’s Doctors, Holby City and Casualty.Her earliest TV credits included Home Tonight in 1961, as well as Lorna Doone in 1963.Her last role saw her took on the part of a rape victim in 2021 ITV drama Manhunt, opposite Martin Clunes.She also appeared in Nick Frost’s paranormal investigator comedy Truth Seekers last year.Liverpool fan disappears in Paris carnage after Champions League finalPutin may ‘already be using body doubles to hide declining health’Queen 'set to miss Epsom Derby' on Jubilee weekendBorn in Bath, Brake studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1962, where she played Hermia in Peter Hall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside Dame Judi Dench and Dame

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.

Dennis Waterman, star of Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, aged 74. The news was announced by the actor’s family, who revealed in a statement that he died on Sunday (8 May) with his wife Pam by his side. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.

Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray has revealed he was diagnosed with cancer.The 65 year old star, who played the hilarious and loveable Mickey Pearce on the Peckham-based comedy series throughout its run, opened up on his health in a heartfelt and lengthy Twitter post designed to help others who might find similar symptoms. His aim was to endorse a government advert urging people to go to the doctor and get checked if they experience unusual pain or other potential symptoms. “Naturally I wanted to keep my own health problems private, but failing to fully endorse this ad would be selfish,” he began his tweet.

Daily Star on Sunday it could be the end for him."Nicholas underwent tragedy," he stated in the newspaper. "It must have broken his heart.